HC Deb 22 April 1993 vol 223 c196W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his oral statement of 2 April,Official Report, column 810, what information he has on the attempts being made by some members of the International Whaling Commission to influence the voting in the Commission of some of its less important members; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Curry

I am aware of reports, including those from published sources produced by various non-governmental organisations, that suggest that certain members of the Commission have been seeking to unfairly influence others. The Government deplore any action designed to subvert democratic discussion and decision making within international fora such as the International Whaling Commission.